Nuaija
Nuaija
نعيجة | |
|---|---|
District | |
  Nuaija  Nuaija | |
| Coordinates: 25°15′9″N 51°33′33″E / 25.25250°N 51.55917°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Ad-Dawhah |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 29,703 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Nuaija (Template:Lang-ar; also spelled Nu`ayjah) is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah.[1]
Etymology
Deriving its name from the Arabic word naaja meaning "female sheep", the area was so named because a well in the area was said to yield water as sweet as sheep's milk.[2]
History
In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Nuaija was described as place 3 miles from the town of Al Bidda from whence the town derived its water supply in 1908. He remarked that Nuaija would have to be garrisoned if an external force who invaded Al Bidda were to retain possession of the town.[3] He also states that date palms are grown in the area.[4]
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the district comprised 4,525 housing units[5] and 401 establishments.[6] There were 29,703 people living in the district, of which 53% were male and 47% were female. Out of the 29,703 inhabitants, 72% were 20 years of age or older and 28% were under the age of 20.[7]
Employed persons made up 55% of the total population. Females accounted for 37% of the working population, while males accounted for 63% of the working population.[7]
Education
The following schools are located in Nuaija:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge International School for Girls | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Female-only | Official website | [8] |
| Iranian School for Girls | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Female-only | N/A | [9] |
| Iqraa English Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | Official website | [10] |
| Summit Academy Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [11] |
| Step One School | International | Primary | Both | N/A | [12] |
References
- ^ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "'Persian Gulf Gazetteer Part II, Geographical and Descriptive Materials, Section II Western Side of the Gulf' [59v] (117/286)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1525] (1640/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Housing units, by type of unit and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Establishments by status of establishment and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Geo Statistics Application". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Cambridge International School For Girls". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Iranian School For Girls". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Iqraa English Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Summit Academy Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Step One School". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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